With Michael O'Neill 's men just a point behind the Romanians and four points clear of third-placed Hungary after an excellent start which included an impressive 2-1 win over Finland last time out , another win would be a massive step towards clinching a first major tournament finals appearance since the 1986 World Cup.

Before the Romania showdown, Northern Ireland face 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts Qatar at Crewe's Gresty Road Stadium on Sunday May 31 before playing a behind-closed-doors training game against the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on June 4.

But how long is actually left until Northern Ireland could be one step closer to making history? Have a look at our unique gadget below counting down the time in days, hours, minutes and seconds!